đỉa đeo chơn hạt
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A leech clinging to the crane's leg — attachment far above its station.
Literally: leech clings to the crane's shank
Sources & notes
Discovered via Tục ngữ, cổ ngữ, gia ngôn (Huỳnh Tịnh Của, 1897; public domain, via vi.wikisource); retrieved 2026-08-01. Source: source ↗ Attested in Tục ngữ, cổ ngữ, gia ngôn (Huỳnh Tịnh Của, 1897). Definition is an original editorial synthesis, not copied from the source.
Common questions
What does “đỉa đeo chơn hạt” mean?
A leech clinging to the crane's leg — attachment far above its station. Literally: leech clings to the crane's shank
Is “đỉa đeo chơn hạt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.